Amos Njoro found his passion for farming by accident as a lack of funds stopped him from following his dream of becoming a teacher. Today, Amos is qualified in agriculture and runs a successful grain operation on several farms. He also runs an AgriSeta accredited company, Ya-rona Temo, which offers training and mentorship to many […]
Biosecurity is critical for everyone involved in livestock production. It’s especially important considering the contribution of agriculture to livelihoods in South Africa. It’s also widely reported that more than 70% of the world’s poorest countries rely on livestock for survival. When stakeholders in the red-meat value chain, particularly primary producers, hear the word “outbreak” we […]
Autumn is the time for sheep and goat farmers to work at keeping the body condition scores of their ewes up so that when lambing starts in about a month, the lambs and kids will get the best possible start. During autumn grass starts losing quality and cattlemen change to a higher-protein winter lick to […]
AMOS NJORO WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN? Farming is a business, and one needs to treat it as such. Count every rand coming in and going out. Also, the best fertiliser is the farmer’s own footsteps – always be present in your business. IF THERE IS ONE THING YOU COULD […]
SHARE is supported by the Government of Canada and funded by Global Affairs Canada. It is part of the historic $325-million commitment Canada made when it hosted the Women Deliver conference in 2019, an investment that is promoting gender equality and the health and rights of women and girls and supporting the realization of Canada’s […]
Each year, millions of young people, particularly girls and young women, are barred from making decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. A new project in Ghana, Mozambique, and Uganda will strengthen sexual and reproductive rights for more than 225,000 adolescents and youth (age 10-24) by 2026. The Sexual and Reproductive Education (SHARE) project will […]
Autumn is the time for sheep and goat farmers to work at keeping the body condition scores of their ewes up so that when lambing starts in about a month, the lambs and kids will get the best possible start. During autumn grass starts losing quality and cattlemen change to a higher-protein winter lick to […]
African Farming season three not only boasts new farmers but a brand new host! This week Tony Ndoro makes his AF debut and spends time with maize and soya farmer, Amos Njoro. We are also joined by our panel of experts who discuss the topic of ‘unexpected heavy rainfall’. Tune in to African Farming in […]
Where does confidence fit in? Having a healthy level of self-confidence can help you become more successful in your business and personal life. And to add, there is a difference between confidence and arrogance! Self-confidence means trusting your own judgement, abilities and competence. For me it simply means understanding that the quality of my thinking = […]
by Brigette Mashile The other day I was wondering why I am more comfortable to work with a lot of people today; and also why I am able to tackle any type of garment presented to me? In the beginning, in 2014, at age 27 I was more cautious, hesitant, and simply scared. Every enquiry […]